Yeah a rough first inning, but he got through it ok in the end by working in a few nice off-speed pitches, even though his fastball doesn’t look overpowering. If your feed goes dead, I’m blogging inning by inning. MLB TV also has a free feed, if you’re not blocked out.Ashhttp://ashleymarshall.mlblogs.com

A very good jump. But I’m glad Papi has no idea about working a count :-) Helping us out by swinging 3-0 and then popping out on a 2-1 pitch when Hernandez had walked a pair. Cheers Papi. GO METS.Ashhttp://ashleymarshall.mlblogs.com

Well so much for the FREE preview.. I am registered and it still wont let me on. Oh well.. this is why I got the directtv package… From Monday on, I’ll be watching on NESN with Orsillo, Remy and homewrecker Heidi. But tomorrow its on MLB Network. Thank you Julia for the advice.

Ellen, try clicking on the audio/video link on the top of the homepage on MLB.com. And then click on the regular MLBTV icon in the first column next to the Red Sox-Mets link. Then sign in when it prompts you and install NexDef if you need it. That should then work. Ashhttp://ashleymarshall.mlblogs.com

I posted this on the other thread seconds before Ian posted the new thread.

Ellen, I agree with you about the trolls and the clinically insane that inhabit many sites, especially when the subject focuses on the Sox and Yankees. I think that there are few trolls on this site because it is clearly about the Sox, and Yankees fans aren’t interested in a site that focuses solely on the Sox. And vice versa. I have experienced an interesting dynamic since creating Sox and Pinstripes before the 2007 season. Though we are an independent site and do not have the marketing engine of MLB, we get 2,000-plus hits a day during the regular season, and for the most part both Sox fans and Yankees fans are well-behaved. There are strong opinions, of course, but for the most part they stick to baseball. When a person resorts to insults and/or personal attacks, it shows they lack intelligence and the confidence in their knowledge about the subject. I occasionally have to delete comments, just as Ian does here, but I have been surprised about how well-behaved readers on a Sox and Yankees web site have been. Not all Sox and Yankees fans are juvenile towards each other. Of course, there are times when I am called every name in the book by Yankees fans, as I have been today after writing a critical preview of the Yankees yesterday. Many of the comments amuse me :) You definitely must have thick skin when you write opinion columns.

I saw that. I think that you get an “A” for the patience that I don’t have and also the restraint. I kind of let it roll off and roll of and then finally I have to bite back.. you do a great job Jeff>> also good luck in the Fantasy League.. I need a WHOLE lotta luck!!

I think there are plenty of Red Sox and Yankees fan who enjoy a playful give and take when it comes to the games between our two teams. Sadly, being rude and obnoxious is not exclusive to one team over the other. As many Red Sox fans are as crude as Yankees fans. There is nothing wrong with being passionate about our teams – I AM a Red Sox fan through and through – but let’s be respectful of all. And when fans are having fun with members of “the other guys” just enjoy it! It makes us ALL better fans!

Tonight – just wish NESN could keep their feed up! Who got the homer for the Mets?

urgh, Reyes just got under that. At least we’re on the board. Kielty drove Beltran in with a single after he had walked, stole 2nd and advanced to 3rd on a base hit.Ashhttp://ashleymarshall.mlblogs.com

Yeah it is tipping it down there by the looks of it. I can kinda see why there weren;t too many fans in the seats, because I would be touring every inch of the stadium too. Or maybe, I’d just get there 3 hours earlier and do my sightseeing then.Ashhttp://ashleymarshall.mlblogs.com

There are parts of it that look amazing. The field aside, the Jackie Robinson rotunda looks fantastic. The seats are closer to the field and there are fewer seats, so even the seats in the back row are the equivalent of being in the front row of the old upper deck. The sight lines in some places look a little odd though, although the seats are about 5 inches wider. The railings are weird in between the rows and you cant get from fair to foul territory, despite the plate being 360 in theory. Also 6 restaurants and more toilets and elevators. The small things will be what matters after the initial awe has gone.

Happy early B-day Greg!
Sorry that I can’t grant you the sweep this week. I want Scott to win his game on Wednesday!
I think it would be great if Josh got the win on Monday. It’s nice to see the home team win the home opener.
Feel free to sweep the Other Scott’s team at the end of April!

Who the HECK is pitching for us? Fire him! Blast him to Mars, I don’t care! Some Phillie just stole 3rd!….bases are loaded in the bottom of the 9th…yes…pitching change!
So…yah, how’s the game going in NY? :)

Julia – I just got an email today from the Girl Guides. They told me I have to wear my uniform and cheer on the Jays on the 31st of May! I think I’m going to write a blog response to that…what do you think?

Well, my work here is done :-) Yay New York Mets! K-Rod looked unhittable which was encouraging. But we all know these games don’t mean anything. It was great though to share the game with all you guys in this blogspace. Thanks to those who checked out my live blog commentary too. It’s 3.25am and I have a football game to go to tomorrow, so I’m out. Night all. Good luck for tomorrow’s game too Julia. Take care everyone.

Julia.. you cant mention the phrase “Yankees sweep”in that order here… you get probation>> You are now on it, lol… Unless of course the Y*&(**7’s are in last place, the team they are playing is the the team that’s 2nd place behind the Sox on the last day of the season!!!.. and Julia, you’re getting a little close to my trademark “WOOOOOOOWOOOOOOOOOOOOO” cheer.. you’ll have to come up with something else!! lol lmao. Sorry if you think that’s bad!! ;)!!!

I listened to John Smoltz on the radio today. He played golf with Tiger Woods. Tiger gives him three strokes per side. With that advantage, he beat Tiger this past week. He’s looking forward to qualifying for and playing on the senior tour. Of more significance, he estimates he is throwing 88-92 mph right now although he said there has been no offical reading from a radar gun. He said he feels ready, but just has to convince a few other people he is. I think he becomes a real asset around the first of June.

Haven’t been around much…… I just have trouble getting excited about spring training. Can’t wait to re-engage with some meaningful stuff. Hope you all are doing well.

Nice to hear about “almost birthday buddies” I’ll be 57 on Tito’s birthday! Which day on the weekend is your b’day, because my Mom will be 85 when the Sox beat the Yanks that Saturday! Took her to her first Fenway/Sox game last Summer. What a howl!! She absolutely adores DP…of course….who doesn’t?!?!?!?!

What’s really nice is…when I get back to Cleveland after spending some time in NE, the Sox will be there! I’m still waiting to see if Smoltzie takes up my offer of a round of golf @ the Cleveland golf club I belong to which will be hosting the Senior PGA in May. Haven’t heard from him yet. Wrote him back when Spring Training first started.

Hey everyone!!! 56 hours and 4 minutes til 1st pitch!!! WOOOOOOOOOOWOOOOOOOOOOO… IDOBELIEVEIDOBELIEVEIDOIDOIDOIDOBELIEVE!!!
Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating.. I’ll be velebrating # 5 0 in June.
Julia, I just realized that we can be the
“wooohoooo-wooowoooo sisiters”!! Never had a sister…
Anyway I off to take the dog for her bath and her shots….
Check in later!!

Ellen – I’ve been WHOOO HOOOO ing for years! The rules need to be published over what can & can’t be said – I’m always getting into trouble! I’ll be over at Fenway on Sunday – I’ll say a prayer for no rain on Monday and health for all our players! GO RED SOX!!!!!!

Sounds great, Ellen! Chocolate with mocha frosting! Can ya do that for me, Arnie! Yep, the big 4-0!
Ellen, thanks for the heads-up on Mike’s book! I’m gonna check it out for a birthday present!
Speaking of Birthday Presents, how about a Red Sox sweep of the Rays this weekend! GO SOX!

Consider that my present to you, Greg!! Oh and here is a little song for you: (sung in the style of Marilyn Monroe to JFK)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GRE-EG, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

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